In the first paragraph, the writer suggests that most people
Aiming high

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1.
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are ambitious from an early age.
give up on their ambitions too easily.
have unrealistic ambitions that they will struggle to fulfil.
lack the necessary ambition to succeed.
2.
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Why, according to Dr Kladnitski, do many people lack confidence?
They are held back by members of their families.
They feel pressure to do the same as other people they know.
They don’t have the necessary skills to open their own businesses.
They don’t get enough support from their friends.
3.
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What does ‘this dilemma’ refer to in the third paragraph?
The majority of people don’t take the necessary steps to realise their ambitions.
Most people don’t know what they’ll need in order to achieve their ambitions.
Many ambitious people don’t realise that their ambition is their greatest asset.
Many people claim to be ambitious, but they are unable to fulfil those ambitions.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The writer mentions Thomas Edison and Steve Jobs in order to
highlight the importance of careful planning.
highlight the importance of careful planning.
encourage us to feel more positive about failure.
reassure us that we’re less likely to fail than we think.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What point do both Sonia McDonald and David Stefanoff make?
Being risk-adverse can impede success.
The reaction of others can block us from reaching our goals.
Money is a serious barrier to achieving our ambitions.
Staying strong to get through difficult times is vital.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Dr Kladnitski defines self-efficacy as
the ability to predict the obstacles you might face.
a mindset that is totally focused on achieving your goals.
a set of strategies for dealing with the unexpected.
confidence that you will cope with any obstacles.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
One of the three alternatives is incorrect. Cross it out.
You might / may / could have told me you weren’t coming home for dinner!
might
may
could
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